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Madison board appoints Sherry Farmer as Neck River Elementary assistant principal
Summary
The Madison Public School Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Sherry Farmer as assistant principal at Neck River Elementary following an executive session at a special meeting; Superintendent Cook and board members praised Farmer’s experience.
The Madison Public School Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Sherry Farmer as assistant principal at Neck River Elementary School at a special meeting, the board said. The board voted to enter executive session to consider the personnel matter and later returned to public session to make the appointment; the final vote was unanimous.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a leadership role at a school the district is preparing to consolidate and open, and board members and Superintendent Cook said Farmer’s experience with special education, language arts and math will be an asset during that transition.
Board members moved and seconded a motion to enter executive session to discuss the appointment; the board chair recorded seven voting at that point and the motion passed unanimously. The board met in executive session and returned to regular session at 5:58 p.m., after which members moved to appoint Farmer. The motion to appoint was approved unanimously, recorded as eight in favor and none opposed.
Superintendent Cook, speaking after the vote, praised Farmer’s record: “I just want to congratulate Sherry Farmer. You know, I think the board saw tonight and we saw throughout the process is this is a candidate that checks all the boxes. You know, she is a hardworking individual, very flexible, knowledgeable about, special ed laws, but well beyond that into, language arts and math. You know, just just somebody who people enjoy being around and that shows, you know.”
Board members thanked the selection committee and staff who organized the hiring process. Principal Becky Frost, who the board said will work with Farmer at Neck River, was singled out as a partner in opening and leading the building. Board comments said there were a “huge number of applicants” for the position; the transcript did not specify an exact applicant count.
The meeting record did not specify an effective start date for Farmer’s role or other personnel details such as contract length or compensation. The board adjourned the special session after completing the appointment vote.
